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7 dreamy destinations for your 2025 travel bucket list

Eyeing your next big adventure? We’ve rounded up seven of 2025’s must-visit spots to help you get started — all accessible non-stop from Orlando International Airport.

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Here’s to a new year of new adventures, Lakeland.

Whether you’re dreaming of mountain hikes, touring cities on bikes, or lying in a beach hammock, coconut in hand, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is your gateway to the perfect getaway.

Here are the seven direct destinations we just can’t seem to stop thinking about:

For those who love to learn + grow — Paris, France

The old world beckons with Air France’s new direct route from MCO, launching Wednesday, May 21.

Stroll along the Seine, marvel at the masters in the Louvre, and nibble buttery croissants at those famous Parisian cafés.

For beer and brat fans — Munich, Germany

Munich’s Oktoberfest is the largest in the world, and direct flights begin in March through Discover Airlines.

Dive into Bavarian culture with historic beer halls, hearty meals, and iconic European landmarks like the soaring Nymphenburg Palace.

For unforgettable North American landscapes — St. John, New Brunswick

Flair Airlines connects you to this Canadian gem through Sunday, April 20.

Gasp at breathtaking views along the Fundy Trail Parkway, explore the sea caves by kayak, and slow down for a while in charming coastal towns.

For nonstop outdoor fun — Provo, Utah

Adventures start here (and never stop) thanks to hiking, skiing, camping, rafting, and so much more alongside Utah’s largest freshwater lake.

Psst, Breeze’s new nonstop service to Provo has already begun.

For island living — Marsh Harbour, Bahamas

Island-hop on local ferries, dive into ancient underwater catacombs + sip the famous Bahamian Goombay Smash along the water starting Saturday, March 8, with Silver Airways.

For fashion and relaxation — Medellín, Colombia

Both Avianca and Spirit offer direct flights to this lively South American city, which features lush greenery, customizable wellness retreats, and a vibrant fashion scene.

For the foodies — Sacramento, California

Finally, for those of us who know that meals are the best part of any vacation, savor farm-to-fork dining, award-winning West Coast restaurants, and more via direct flights from Alaska Airlines and Southwest.

So, where to first?

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